§ 2G2.2(c)(1) Cross-Reference Applies Without Proof of a “Live” Feed; Plea Admissions Waive Contrary Sentencing Facts Case: United States v. Jose Sanchez (No. 24-3022) Court: Court of Appeals for the...
United States v. McIver: No Interlocutory Appeal for Selective/Vindictive Prosecution Denials; Speech or Debate Clause Does Not Immunize Non‑Legislative Physical Interference During Oversight Visits...
Third Circuit: No Interlocutory Appeal for Selective/Vindictive-Prosecution Denials; Legislative Immunity Limited to Speech or Debate—Remand Required for Overbroad § 111 Count Introduction United...
FTCA Misdiagnosis Claims in Georgia Require Plaintiff Expert Testimony; Misdiagnosis Is Professional (Not Ordinary) Negligence Introduction In LaQuetta Gordon v. United States (11th Cir. Aug. 27,...
United States v. Irving: Minimal “AO 247” Reasoning Can Suffice to Deny an Amendment 821 § 3582(c)(2) Reduction When § 3553(a) Severity Concerns Predominate 1. Introduction In United States v. Irving...
Confrontation Clause “Opportunity” Standard: COVID-Era Trial Recesses Do Not Violate the Sixth Amendment When Cross-Examination Remains Full and Fair Case: United States v. Michael Forrester, Jr....
Attempted Disarming of a Peace Officer as a Robbery-Analogue Felony Supports § 922(g)(1) Disarmament Under Bruen Case: United States v. Mitchell (5th Cir. Aug. 26, 2026) Court: United States Court of...
Presuming Understanding of “Guilty” Under Crim.R. 11: Omission of “Complete Admission” Is Not a Complete Failure Absent Actual Innocence (State v. Fontanez) Case: State v. Fontanez, Slip Opinion No....
Legislative Repeal Moots Mandamus Appeal and Warrants Vacatur Where Mootness Is Not Appellant-Caused Case: Aldin Associates Ltd. Partnership v. State (Order on Motion) Court: Supreme Court of...
Eleventh Circuit: Younger Abstention Requires Dismissal Without Prejudice When Federal Relief Would Interfere with Ongoing State Contempt Enforcement Case: Brian C. Chubboy v. Nona C. Chubboy, et al....
Commingled Special-Needs Trust Funds Trigger Automatic Stay as Estate-Property Claims: Beneficiaries’ Non-Debtor Class Actions Must Yield to Bankruptcy Administration 1. Introduction In Clark...
ERISA LTD Termination Upheld Where Multiple Medical Reviews and Vocational Evidence Provide a Reasonable Basis; SSA Disability and Minor Record Errors Are Not Dispositive 1. Introduction In Marcy...
Rule 72(a) Waiver Bars Appellate Review of Unobjected-to Magistrate Discovery Orders, and Post-Judgment Filings Cannot Defeat Summary Judgment (11th Cir.) I. Introduction In Michael Eugene Grimage v....
Arguable Probable Cause for Obstruction When a Suspect Lies About Carrying Identification During a Lawful Terry Stop (and No First Amendment Right to Refuse Identity Disclosure) Case: Robert E....
Post-Arrest Minimization and Lack of Remorse Can Justify an Upward Variance Above the § 2422(b) Mandatory Minimum 1. Introduction In United States v. Francisco Alvarez-Tello (11th Cir. Aug. 27, 2026)...
Deportation Risk Is Not a Proper § 3553(a) Basis to Deny an Amendment 821 § 3582(c)(2) Reduction, but Denial Stands When Offense Seriousness Independently Controls Case: United States v. Kenny...
Plain-View Seizure of an Unsecured Vehicle Firearm as “Immediately Apparent” Contraband Under Fla. Stat. § 790.25(4)(a) 1. Introduction In United States v. Marquis Player (11th Cir. Aug. 27, 2026)...
Lowell v. Lyft, Inc.: ADA Plaintiffs Must Prove Proposed Modifications Will Likely Produce Effective WAV Service; “Facial Reasonableness” Alone Is Not Enough 1. Introduction In Lowell v. Lyft, Inc....
United States v. Valdez: Pretrial Reconsideration of Suppression Orders and Inevitable Discovery Through Booking Inventories 1. Introduction In United States v. Valdez (10th Cir. Aug. 27, 2026), the...
Redistribution of Duties Among Remaining Employees Does Not Show Pretext When a Distinct Position Is Eliminated in a RIF 1. Introduction In Zou v. Linde Engineering North America (10th Cir. Aug. 27,...